If we're at all serious about helping ensure a better future for animals, we have to start demanding much more from ourselves than we have previously. We have to dedicate ourselves to effective campaigning. We have to support local grass-roots struggles, both in the streets and with donations. We have to choose our targets strategically, with a mind to bottlenecks. In any case, we need to do more! Tired of HEARING about animal activism and want to actually DO something?  Well, this is the group …

happierPhilly was formed to facilitate exploration of positive psychology — the science of happiness. After more than a decade of rigorous scientific research, we know that happiness can be measured and we know that happiness can be taught. Increasing your happiness is possible through tools developed in the science of positive psychology. The club is free to join and open to everyone with an interest in positive psychology, wellness, health, happiness, flourishing, positivity, therapy and …

The Philadelphia Filmmaking Collective is a group for anyone, at any stage of their career, looking to make or help make movies. If you work, or want to work in movies, this is the group for you. Members can use this group for networking, educational resources, and as a way to find interesting film related events. Meetup events for this group have a specific educational or industry related focus. Past meetups have included screenplay pitch competitions, audition opportunities for actors, and ne …

Tantra Wisdom offers intimacy, love, sex and relationship education. We offer workshops, seminars and private sessions. The focus is on opening up to love and letting go of pain, grudges, and connecting to your liberal mind. We teach how to save your relationship, to become a better lover and how to understand the ins and outs of orgasm. Will be offering Monthly PUJAS and weekly transformation breath class.  www.tantrawisdom.com

Welcome to LivingPowerfully Community! There has been a lot happening recently outside of the group as all organizers have been traveling for more intense trainings in practicums, workshops, and out of country seminars and it's time to bring it together, offer as much support and empowerment as we can with each other, and share in the enjoyment of life, creating the best we're able, together! There are a variety of choices we have to start some weekly / bi-weekly / or monthly meetups and I want …

Delco Property Investors, (D.P.I.) is an organization of and for professional property owners Through education, guidance, and support, Delco Property Investors will help and encourage real estate investors to learn the art of their profession while maintaining high standards in the development and maintenance of their properties

Sustainable Cherry Hill (SCH) is an all volunteer 501c3 non-profit community outreach and educational organization that fosters the global sustainability movement at a local level. The efforts of SCH are regional and inclusive… you do not need to be a Cherry Hill resident to participate with us. Our mission: Bringing people together to build a sustainable South Jersey.

Come home to the Philly "Art of Living" Meditation & Spiritual Upliftment Group! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to live life to it's fullest potential. This group is open to ALL people of all faiths and backgrounds interested in exploring the various options in the Philadelphia area to find a peaceful, happy, and healthy life. The vast majority of our workshops and courses are organized by volunteers who are interested in sharing the approach and the benefit …

The purpose of the group is to meet, network, and discover what we're all doing with Educational Technology. Whether you are from academia, K-12 education, higher education, the private sector, or an edtech startup - let's get to know each other! We have two events a month. One is purely social and the other is more formally organized. All of the events are a relaxed atmosphere geared around learning, sharing and making new connections. If you have an idea for an upcoming meetup theme or activit …

Aqua Corps, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization for adults from Philadelphia to Southern New Jersey who are committed to making a positive change in our community through volunteer service. It starts with someone deciding to volunteer their time, but quickly grows into:  education, awareness, advocacy, decrease of stereotypes, lasting meaningful relationships, community collaboration, unity, and most importantly, making a difference. We hold community service events monthly for various di …

I have searched for a support group for survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Philly many times and only come up with support for rape survivors. This group is dedicated to those who are looking for support talking and dealing with issues from childhood trauma as an adult. It is a hard subject to talk about but one that needs a voice. This group is only open to those who have dealt with some form of childhood sexual abuse. Big or small, it needs to be voiced. -Amanda (founder) We hope you will …

Philadelphia Real Estate Mastermind Alliance (PREMA) Joe Robert from Pay4Pad, LLC and Matthew Yeck from American Realty Concepts, LLC and Homevestors have come together to provide the real estate community of Philadelphia with everything they need to know about real estate investing. Matt and Joe have been in the real estate business for over ten years. In just the last three years they have been involved in over two hundred real estate investment transactions. These deals include wholesale, who …

Welcome present and aspiring activists!  This is a human and animal rights meetup group working towards equality for *all* animals, human and non.  Organized by the volunteers at the Peace Advocacy Group (PAN), this group was created to connect anyone interested and determined to make the world a better place.  From PAN's perspective this improvement begins with veganism but involves many other equally important projects. This group aims to educate the public on veganism by peaceful means and o …

ITVS Community Cinema in partnership with WHYY present monthly screenings of upcoming Independent Lens programs in order to provide community engagement around the important social issues raised in the films. Each screening event features panel discussions with leading community-based organizations, special guest speakers, information, resources and other programming designed to help people learn more and get involved. ITVS convenes thousands of community members nationwide for dialogue, educati …

Wholesaling Houses in Philadelphia (W.H.I.P.) is a community for new and experienced real estate wholesalers and investors to network, partner, exchange deals and share ideas. Our group also welcomes realtors, contractors, real estate attorneys, tax accountant, appraisers, home inspectors and other real estate professionals who LOVE real estate! Bring your deals, your questions, your appetite for deals and your positive energy!

A Social Club Exclusively For Toy & Small Breed Dogs Le Petit Chien ... the small dog! was created in 2007  to provide our tiny companions a Friendly Place to Socialize with other Dogs their Own Size.  Our club WELCOMES ALL Toy and Small Breed Dogs including Mixed Breed Dogs.  We  just ask that your dog's adult weight does not exceed 20 lbs to participate in our events. We Also Offer Social Events JUST FOR CHIHUAHUAS! Paw Scouts Dog Training Classes Organized Trail Waggers Dog Walks Our FRE …

I'd like to build a network of people in the Philly area who are interested in discussing higher education reform. For the moment, this group is a "trial" to see if I can find a few interested people. If that's successful, we'll pick a time to get together to share perspectives and ideas. To introduce myself briefly, I'm currently working as a user experience designer, which means my job is to make complex websites easy and enjoyable to use. I studied design and social science as an undergrad. …

How is technology, entrepreneurship and innovation making Philadelphia better? The Technically Philly Meetup is a fast-paced evening presentation and demo event that explores how the local tech community is impacting job growth/retention, digital access/education and government/policy reform in Philadelphia. The events will range from pre-hackathon receptions, civic app demos, digital access discussions and cross-city, cross-community and other partnered meetups. Organized by local technology ne …

This group is for all of those amazing, determined, and strong parents out there who are raising a child with Aspergers. Parents who may not know where to turn. What to do. Who to believe. Who to even "ASK". I've spent the past 9 years fighting to help my son get the services and education he needs and deserves. Fighting to give him a voice when it felt as if no one out there was listening. Fighting to ensure his needs were met and he was thriving as a child on the spectrum, and as a human being …

Mission NBEIA - National Business Entrepreneurs, and Investors Association offers comprehensive and diverse education on the topics of Marketing, Sales, Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Tax, and Management to Current Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Private Money Investors, and Startups regularly and economically to help them grow their business and increasing profitability. Most professional industries have continuing education.  There is no where you can get continuing education on …

Moonstone Arts Center's Hidden History educates the public about lesser-known historical figures. We are interested in great minds, great activists, and great artists who may be absent from popular institutions and literature. We host films, lectures, panel discussions, and performances in the Philadelphia area. Our current program is dedicated to Ida B. Wells, who used "fierce determination and the power of the pen to educate the world" about lynching and the unjust treatment of blacks in the U …

A Better Place to Work Starts with Better Coworkers. We are a community of people who could work from anywhere but choose to work together, more productively, here at Indy Hall. Indy Hall’s community is the intersection of designers, developers, writers, artists, entrepreneurs, scientists, educators, small business owners, telecommuters, marketers, videographers, game developers, and more. The only thing we’re missing is you.

The greater Philadelphia area has so many wonderful scientific institutions, be it research groups, medicine innovators, or educational museums. This is a new group to gather like-minded people in order to take advantage of those institutions. Members of the Philadelphia Science society will meet new people, learn about scientific advancements, discuss how they affect our world, better appreciate Mother Nature, and have fun!

POHH promotes and mobilizes the constitution of the black hood village. Guided by 12 principals we aim to reaffirm the black man, validate the black women, nurture the black child and restore the black family. Merging the American dream with African-American culture we bring the pursuit of happiness to the hood. To start this mission we are inviting all young black families in the Philadelphia Area who meet these criteria: Must be African American and married or in a long term committed relation …

Adding an awesome social/local/in-person study group experience to the excellent edX online learning program for the Philly metro area. (Also open to other MOOCs beyond EdX as well!)

A group for people interested in learning more about how to achieve optimal health using a natural, holistic, integrative approach. We'll explore the philosophy of naturopathic medicine and how to use specific therapies like nutrition, herbs, homeopathy and hydrotherapy. With monthly lectures / discussion groups on a variety of topics, including raising healthy kids, eating right, using herbs and homeopathy. Together we'll empower and educate ourselves to illuminate health from within!

This is a group for anyone interested in exposing themselves to the ideas of Rudolf Steiner. All levels of experience are welcome and encouraged!

Liberty on the Rocks is a network set up by and for libertarian advocates in the U.S. and other parts of the world. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, LOTR helps to unite, educate and inspire liberty enthusiasts to further the philosophy of freedom while building their network and gaining vital information. Local networks are set up with the help of the national organization to meet for monthly happy hours, educational events and other social outings that help unite and activate.